The timeless tale of Belle, the beautiful and intelligent girl kept prisoner in the castle of a mysterious beast who must somehow win her love if he is to regain his princely form. Features the voices of Robby Benson, Angela Lansbury and David Ogden Stiers. Academy Award Nominations: 6, including Best Picture, Best Song ("Be Our Guest"), Best Song ("Belle"). Academy Awards: Best Song ("Beauty and the Beast").

Cast & Crew

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is a contemporary retelling of the classic French fairy tale.

Once upon a time, there was a handsome but heartless prince, whose selfishness caused an enchantress to turn him into a hideous beast. He had only one hope for freedom: winning a woman's love despite his ugliness.|The years passed; the Beast remained alone.|Then one day, Maurice, a poor inventor, accidentally stumbled upon the Beast's lair. The angry Beast instantly swore to kill him -- until he saw Belle, Maurice's lovely daughter, who had come to to the palace to fight for her father's life.|The Beast promised not to harm Maurice on one condition: Belle must stay with him. And so began Belle's lesson in the true meaning of beauty... a lesson that would bring her love and happiness ever after.

Awards

Grammy (1993)

Alan Menken, Winner, Best Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture or for Television

Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, Winner, Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television

The Beauty and the Beast, Winner, Best Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical

Professional Reviews

New York Times "...Fresh and altogether triumphant....[A] mixture of elaborate, painstaking technique and perfect simplicity..." 11/13/1991 p.C17

Film Comment "...Clever....Great funny songs..." 11/01/1991 p.50-3

Los Angeles Times "...Wised-up as well as traditional, with a striking and detailed look and a strong storyline, it is sure to charm a wide audience both now and for a long time to come..." 11/15/1991 p.F1

Customer Reviews of Beauty and the Beast (DVD + Blu-ray)

Most Recent Reviews

Great story

6/5/2012

This is one of the best stories that Disney adapted for animation. The soundtrack is practically legendary and the animation was groundbreaking at the time (still very good today). This is yet another Disney classic that will endure for years to come.